by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at SHSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #23 out of 66 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates SHSU among the top schools in the country for psychology, ranked #591 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 591 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Texas | 28 of 86 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Southwest Region | 39 of 141 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at SHSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 348 |
| Master’s | 111 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
The psychology field at SHSU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 349 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 112 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Sam Houston State University conferred 348 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
SHSU is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #23 out of 66 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Texas | 23 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region | 34 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 525 |
Psychology students who finish a bachelor’s at SHSU report a median salary of $45,857 a year. This is lower than $55,820, the median for all majors at SHSU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at SHSU, psychology students borrow a median amount of $24,000 in student loans. This is lower than $24,902, the typical median for all majors at SHSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,856 | $15,696 |
| Fees | $3,372 | $3,372 |
Learn more about SHSU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 16% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at SHSU are White. Roughly 47% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Sam Houston State University with a bachelor’s in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 61 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 101 |
| White | 165 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at SHSU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Psychology | 111 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 5 |
